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IB Curriculum International Schools in Germany

Compare 66 IB Curriculum international schools in Germany. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 17,589), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
66
Curricula
19
Average annual fee
EUR 17,589
Fee range
EUR 1,200 – 85,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (60 schools)
Average school size
584 pupils
Largest by enrolment
The European School - RheinMain
Oldest
Salem Castle School (1919)
With boarding
12
About international schools in Germany

IB international schools in Germany typically offer one or more parts of the IB continuum (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes) and are concentrated in larger cities and economic regions where international families work. Instruction is commonly in English, often delivered alongside bilingual German - English tracks and structured German-as-an-additional-language support for non-native speakers. Annual tuition varies widely between schools, with many published figures clustering in the low-to-mid five-figure euro range but with both lower-cost and high-fee exceptions; some larger IB schools publish fees above €30,000 while median published annual fees for the sector sit closer to the mid-teens of thousands. The school year in Germany begins after the summer break (August/September depending on the federal state), and admissions are usually handled several months in advance for September entry while many schools also operate rolling admissions and waiting lists for popular year groups, so early contact with admissions is recommended.

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9 international schools in Berlin

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7 international schools in Munich

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7 international schools in Frankfurt

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7 international schools in Düsseldorf

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3 international schools in Stuttgart

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3 international schools in Salem

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3 international schools in Heidelberg

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2 international schools in Reinsdorf

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2 international schools in Hamburg

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1 international school in Bad Orb

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1 international school in Weimar

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1 international school in Ingolstadt

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1 international school in Friedrichshafen

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1 international school in Kassel

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1 international school in Regensburg

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1 international school in Paderborn

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1 international school in Geithain

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1 international school in Nauen

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1 international school in Wiesbaden

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1 international school in Braunschweig

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1 international school in Dresden

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1 international school in Erlangen

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1 international school in Magdeburg

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1 international school in Augsburg

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1 international school in Hannover

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1 international school in Schweinfurt

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1 international school in Bremen

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1 international school in Neu-Ulm

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1 international school in Dortmund

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1 international school in Leipzig

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1 international school in Guby

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1 international school in Freiburg

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FAQs for Germany

How does the IB curriculum compare with the German Abitur and other international curricula?
The IB is a recognised international continuum of programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) focused on inquiry, critical thinking and broad subject choice from ages roughly 3 - 19, while the German Abitur is the national university-entrance qualification awarded through the state school system. The IB Diploma is accepted for entry to German universities provided the KMK/DAAD recognition conditions are met and specific subject and language requirements are satisfied, so families should check both the KMK guidance and the individual university’s entry rules.
What do IB international schools in Germany typically charge in tuition?
Tuition at international and IB schools in Germany varies substantially by school, location and whether the school is day or boarding: published annual fees commonly fall in a broad band from roughly €6,000 to €25,000, with a sector median in the low-to-mid €10,000s and some individual schools charging over €30,000 while lower-cost options also exist. Families should budget additionally for one-off application/enrolment fees, transport, meals, school trips and uniforms, and check whether the school offers income-based fee reductions or sibling discounts.
When should we start applying if we need a September start?
For a September start, most international schools recommend beginning the admissions process several months ahead; many families submit applications in late winter to spring (for example February - April) so there is time for assessments, references and placement offers. That said, many schools use rolling admissions for mid-year or late applications and keep waiting lists for full year groups, so contact the school’s admissions office as soon as you know your relocation dates.
What ages and stages do the IB programmes cover?
The IB’s programmes cover a wide age range: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) is typically for ages 3 - 12, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for about 11 - 16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for 16 - 19, though individual schools map these to their own year groups and age cut-offs. Parents should check each school’s published year-group cut-off dates (many use a 1 September cut-off) and how the school maps national year groups to IB stages.
What languages are lessons taught in, and will my child get help if they are not fluent in English or German?
Many IB international schools in Germany use English as the main language of instruction, and a substantial number offer bilingual German - English streams or German taught as an additional language; the exact provision varies by school and location. Most schools provide English language support (EAL/ESL) for non-native speakers and German support classes (DaZ/DaF) to help pupils integrate, but the level and duration of support differ between schools so you should ask admissions for their language-support policy and recent examples of how pupils progressed.